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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.92, 77.80 and 24.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.92, 77.80 and 24.84 is: 37.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.92 : 77.80 = 24.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.92/77.80 = 24.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.92x = 77.80 × 24.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.92x = 1,932.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,932.55/51.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.22

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